It isn't easy to find the Pinterest-worthy home of your dreams when you're a 20-something.
So we compared 16 rentals in similar areas of Adelaide and Sydney — like the CBD, suburbs by the beach or areas with great dining options — to see which ones made for the best share houses.
If you're looking for close proximity to the CBD:
1. Adelaide, South Australia – $370 p/w ($185 per room)
Amenities: Open plan living area, a kitchen stocked with appliances, undercover parking and an enclosed balcony area.
2. Haymarket, New South Wales – $550 p/w ($275 per room)
Amenities: Furnished, wooden floors and air conditioning in every room.
If you're looking to live near the beach:
3. Henley Beach, South Australia – $880 p/w ($220 per room)
Amenities: Double garage, stone bench tops, walk-in wardrobe and an al fresco entertaining space.
4. Balgowlah, New South Wales – $560 p/w ($280 per room)
Amenities: Mirrored built-in wardrobes, carport and a large covered balcony.
If you're a creative in need of a cosy space:
5. Kent Town, South Australia – $550 p/w ($183 per room)
Amenities: Walk-in wardrobe, two garage spaces and comes fully furnished. Plus, the master bedroom has a private balcony.
6. Surry Hills, New South Wales – $900 p/w ($300 per room)
Amenities: Timber floors, two balconies and a courtyard terrace for entertaining.
If you're looking for more space:
7. Gawler, South Australia – $550 p/w ($137 per room)
Amenities: Floor-to-ceiling windows, a home theatre, built-in wardrobes and a double garage.
8. Turramurra, New South Wales – $795 p/w ($265 per room)
Amenities: Fireplace, timber floors, an entertaining deck overlooking gardens and a separate dining area.
If you love your nightlife:
9. Adelaide, South Australia – $600 p/w ($200 per room)
Amenities: Private courtyard, high ceilings, pendant lighting and two garages.
10. Redfern, New South Wales – $600 p/w ($300 per room)
Amenities: Private balcony, built-in wardrobes and an open-plan kitchen with dishwasher.
If you're a sucker for a nice view:
11. Port Adelaide, South Australia – $430 p/w ($143 per room)
Amenities: Private balcony, yard, carport and panoramic river views.
12. Neutral Bay, New South Wales – $750 p/w ($250 per room)
Amenities: Top floor apartment, large kitchen, open-plan living area and harbour views.
If you love a bit of quiet, but need to be close to the city:
13. Bowden, South Australia – $410 p/w ($205 per room)
Amenities: City and parkland views, study area, open-plan living area, private balcony, built-in wardrobe, polished concrete floors and a fully-stocked kitchen.
14. Glebe, New South Wales – $600 p/w ($300 per room)
Amenities: Balcony, built-in wardrobe and garage.
If you don't mind a bit of a commute:
15. Mount Barker, South Australia – $460 p/w ($115 per room)
Amenities: Stone bench tops, undercover entertaining area, gardens and walk-in wardrobes.
16. Parramatta, New South Wales – $550 p/w ($275 per room)
Amenities: Panoramic river and city views, kitchen with an island bench, study area, undercover balcony and a basement car space.
Food for thought, hey?
